Triads in Inversion

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CHAPTER 9 TASK LIST
Download/print the Chapter 9 Task List (click here) to use as your guide as you work through the components of this unit.

READ CHAPTER 9. As you read, fill in the missing information from the CHAPTER 9 (The Triad in Inversion) NOTES pages in the course workbook.

Introduction to Triads in Inversion (musictheory.net)
Examples of Chords in Inversion (teoria.com)
Explanation of Figured Bass Triad Symbols (teoria.com)


Chords in Inversion: Overview
Analyzing and Voicing 1st and 2nd Inversion Chords, includes Fig. 9.11 (Dr. Watson)



Assn. 9.3 (Writing Pairs of Triads)
Working through Assn. 9.3, #1-3 (Dr. Watson)

NOTE: When part-writing first inversion chords, you double the SOPRANO!



Assn. 9.4 (Successive First Inversions)
Working through Assn. 9.4, #1-2 (Dr. Watson)



Three Types of Second Inversion Chords
Brief explanation of three uses for 2nd inversion chords (Dr. Watson)


Assn. 9.5 (Part-Writing Second Inversion Chords)
Working through Assn. 9.5, #1-2 (Dr. Watson).
NOTE: When part-writing second inversion chords, you double the BASS!

Assignment 9.5 Worksheet

Assn. 9.9 (Melody Harmonization)
Working through Assn. 9.9, #1 (Dr. Watson).



Part-writing Checkpoint:
Examine this short chorale excerpt and identify/discuss the part-writing errors you find.

Folk Song Harmonization: "Greensleeves"
Discuss possible chords (and inversions?) for this well-known modal melody.

Guidelines for Creating a Folk Song Harmonization - Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when harmonizing a melody.

OPTIONAL: Simple Musical Form Explanation (YouTube)

OPTIONAL: MORE Part-writing Practice with I, IV, V and inversion.